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Ions and isotopes are both atoms of a given element with a different number of particles. While the number of protons in an element never change, the number of neutrons and electrons can. In an ion their is a different number of electrons, changing the charge, but having a negligible effect on the mass. Among isotopes the number of neutrons varies, changing the Atomic Mass but not the charge.

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What are the similarities between polyatomic monoatomic ions?

All ions have an electrical charge.


Can radioactive isotopes be ions?

Probably not, no.


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Not ions, but isotopes.


Can isotopes have positive and negative charges?

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True. Isotopes are defined by the amount of neutral neutrons which have no effect on the polarity of the atom. ions are defined by a differing amount of protons and electrons, therefore charging them.


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You add or remove one or more neutrons from each atom.


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